Job Description

DAP Storage Engineer
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Key Responsibilities
Storage Monitoring & HealthPerform regular monitoring of SAN - NAS and VSAN storage arrays using tools like ActiveIQ, VROPS ARIA OPERATION, OCUM, and BlueXP. Identify and report anomalies or incidents to Kyndryl and ensure timely resolution.

Capacity & Cost ManagementConduct bi-weekly capacity checks with Kyndryl's Capacity Management team. Analyze storage growth, "days to full" metrics, and backup statuses. Validate RU (Resource Usage) reports and ORION/HENKA values to ensure accurate billing and cost control.

Project & Optimization InitiativesLead and support optimization projects initiated by Architects or Delivery Managers. Collaborate with Kyndryl(Provider) and internal teams to execute storage improvement initiatives. Perform deep-dive analysis at the application level to identify high-usage areas and recommend optimizations.

Auditing & ReportingConduct monthly audits to identify waste resources (e.g., orphan disks, unused VMs for Virtualization and storage technologies). Generate actionable reports using VROPS, IDR, and other tools. Maintain and update weekly tasks in JIRA for visibility and accountability.

Mainframe Metrology SupportAssist the global mainframe team in preparing monthly metrology reports, focusing on the EU region.

Taskforce & Decommissioning ActivitiesMonitor and validate storage associated with VMs during taskforce decommissioning activities.


Core CompetenciesAccountability: Takes full responsibility for the health, performance, and cost-efficiency of storage systems. Ensures timely execution of audits, reporting, and corrective actions with minimal supervision. Analytical Thinking: Strong data analysis skills for identifying trends and inefficiencies. Communication: Clear and effective communication with cross-functional teams and vendors. Initiative: Proactive approach to identifying and resolving storage-related issues. Collaboration: Ability to work across teams including Architecture, Finance, and Vendor Management.


Technical SkillsTool Proficiency: ActiveIQ, VROPS ARIA Operation, OCUM, BlueXP, VMware vCenter - Vsphere, Excel, Power BI, Rocket TE Mainframe Display. Storage Platforms: NetApp - IBM - VSAN . Technologies : Broadcom VMWARE - VSAN - SAN IBM - NAS NETAPP - HPE Simplivity - DELL VXRAIL Reporting & Documentation: Experience in generating and interpreting technical reports.


Experience & QualificationsProfessional Experience: Minimum 5 years in IT service environments with a focus on managing the storage infrastructure. Methodologies: Information Lifecycle Management (ILM), Storage Resource Management (SRM), Backup & Recovery Best Practices (3-2-1, RPO/RTO Planning), Storage Tiering, High Availability & DR Design, and Cloud/Hybrid Storage Architectures. Education: Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field. * Certifications: Possessing any storage-related certification, regardless of vendor or platform, is considered an added advantage.